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securing cyberspace

With the smell of "phishing" lingering in the air around campus, Fred Cate, IU law professor and director of IU's Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research, heads to Indianapolis to combat the problem that recently upset so many IU students -- cybersecurity.

BPD makes arrest in bank robbery

The Bloomington Police Department arrested James M. Troxal, 29, for his alleged involvement in the Wednesday afternoon robbery of Regions Bank, 2488 S. Walnut St., said Capt. Joe Qualters of the Bloomington Police Department.

OneStart switch affects INPIRG

The Indiana Public Interest Research Group is one step away from becoming another victim of the switch from the INSITE system to OneStart.

'Major Taylor' accused of recruiting violations

Three former riders of the Team Major Taylor Little 500 cycling team are accusing the president of The Major Taylor Foundation of illegal recruiting practices, which prompted a University investigation late last year.

Extinguishing ban violators

Everyone in Bloomington got a New Year's present of smoke-free air in the bars and restaurants they frequented. On this page, we ran a cartoon of bar patrons expressing incredulity about the fresh oxygen as they had a drink.

Smoking ban violators to see $100 fines

The smoking ban was given a new facet Tuesday when city officials announced increased enforcement and two $100 penalties for violators.

A time for revolution

History does not operate on one gear. At times, it pushes the pedal of dynamic change to the floor while at other times, history seems to take a leisurely Sunday drive.

A queer solar system

Have you ever noticed how homosexual outer space seems to be? Come on now, there's "Uranus," "black holes," not to mention planets, which are really nothing more than giant, cosmic testicles.

Blitzkrieg bop

People are getting ready for summer tours to kickoff, but the hottest tour is about ready to wrap up. The Bush administration's take-no-prisoners, "strengthen Social Security," we-will-rock-you, "60 Stops in 60 days" tour is rolling across the United States until May 1.

Republicans finalize $24 billion state budget

INDIANAPOLIS -- Republicans finalized a deal Wednesday on a two-year, $24 billion state budget they said would eliminate Indiana's budget deficit over two years and provide some new money for schools and Medicaid without raising state taxes.

Council discusses sustainablity

Ensuring the future prosperity of Bloomington might involve drastic community improvements in global environmental attitude and industrial resource usage.

Sculptor includes 'flaws' in work

CHICAGO -- Sculptor Ruth Duckworth has been creating and selling art for more than half a century, but each piece still holds a place in her heart.

Musician tries out songs for kids

LOS ANGELES -- Even on an eclectic stretch like the Sunset Strip, it's hard to miss the Mutato Muzika office. The building is squat and round, painted lime green. It looks like a flying saucer about to lift off. Mark Mothersbaugh always had his eye on it, and when the tenant left, he bought the property.

Taking a look back at IU fashion

Around The Arts

Three IU Master of Fine Arts students present their works at 6 p.m. Friday in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium of the IU Art Museum.

Exploring the computer-animated CAVE

Virtual reality lives in Lindley Hall. Its locked room becomes another world inside the 8-foot cubed square known as the Computer Automated Virtual Environment.

IU belts out 16 runs in victory

IU coach Bob Morgan spoke to his team Tuesday afternoon and stressed the importance of the 16 games remaining in the season. After inclement weather postponed the Hoosiers' match-up with Marian College Tuesday, IU faced the IU-Southeast Grenadiers Wednesday afternoon.

Women's team to participate in nation's oldest meet

Very rarely does a track and field meet make the pages of Sports Illustrated on Campus, but that is exactly what happened in the April 20 issue.

4-by-1 mile squad expected to lead Hoosier effort

Most of the time, the focus of outdoor track and field is on individual performances and championships. April, however, serves as relay season. The month starts with meets like the Texas, Florida and Kansas Relays and finishes in grand fashion. The nation's top talent splits to Pennsylvania or Iowa, the sites of the Penn Relays and Drake Relays.

Are the White Sox for real?

Something's happening on the south side of Chicago -- and it's making me happy. Some dub it 'Ozzieball' or 'smartball;' others think 'luck' might be a more accurate description for it.